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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

 
Today's Wordle Hints and Answer: Help for...
Today’s Wordle answer isn’t the most common word out there, but the letters should be fairly easy to guess. If you’re stuck, read on for the answer. Every day, we’ll post hints and then the answer for the current day’s Wordle, just in case you need it. Today’s Wordle hints Warning: If you keep reading, you’ll see the Wordle answer for Saturday, April 27, puzzle No. 1043. That could be a devastating spoiler for some players. But if you just need...

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Newfoundland-bound trucker mysteriously disappears, leaving truck behind
Article content The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment of the OPP is asking for the public’s help after a trucker headed for Newfoundland disappeared, leaving his truck at a gas station near Cornwall. The 51-year-old transport truck driver, identified only a “Brian,” was on his way to Newfoundland and was expected on the east coast this week, said the OPP.  His family last heard from him on Wednesday and tracked the truck’s GPS to a gas station on County...

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Community Solar: Access Solar Power Without Rooftop...
In 2024, it’s a demonstrable fact: Most Americans want access to clean energy.  But switching to clean energy isn’t as easy as simply deciding to stop using coal or natural gas. What happens when you can’t install a solar panel on your roof, for reasons ranging from tree blockage to homeowner association rules? What if you rent or can’t afford solar panels right now? In those cases, community solar might be a solution. Community solar expands access to solar...

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LRT to open early May 26 for...
Article content The LRT will open early to accommodate runners and spectators at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. Last year, organizers spent months pleading with OC Transpo to start LRT service early on marathon Sunday, but were told it would be impossible due to a maintenance schedule that was already in place at the time of the race. Article content This year, organizers worked with OC Transpo and the City of Ottawa to fit in the early start times of...

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Best Website Builder for 2024: Reviewed by...
<!–> –> See at Duda <!–> –> Duda Best for building a customized experience Show more (3 items) <!–> Whether you’re a business owner or a freelancer with a portfolio, having a website is just good practice. Back in the day, you would’ve had to hire a professional coder to build a site, but not anymore. With website builders, you can make your own site without any coding knowledge. –> There are free builders for simple sites and premium...

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Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored to Have Magnetic...
Nintendo is planning to use magnets in a fun new way with its upcoming Switch 2 video game console, according to a new report. The magnets will apparently be used to stick the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers to the device, rather than relying on the rail-attachment system the current Switch has used since its launch in 2016. The new report, which comes by way of Spanish site Vandal and was translated by Eurogamer, says that accessory manufacturers have had opportunities...

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NHL Playoffs 2024: How to Watch Without...
<!–> –> See at Sling TV <!–> –> Sling TV Carries TBS, TNT, ESPN and ESPN 2 for $40 per month <!–> –> See at YouTube TV <!–> –> YouTube TV Carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS and TNT for $73 per month <!–> –> See at Max <!–> –> Max TBS and TNT games for $10 per month <!–> –> <!–> –> It’s the greatest time of year for hockey fans. The animosity that develops between two teams...

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Best Workout Shorts for Women ...
Wolaco North Moore biker shorts: I wasn’t the biggest fan of this Wolaco style because this short was reminiscent of a traditional compression short. It has a nylon elastic waistband and I found myself adjusting it more than I liked. It also seemed to ride up in the crotch which was uncomfortable during testing and something the Distance Half Tight did not do.  Alo 3-inch high-waist Airlift shorts: Not only were these too short for my taste, despite having...

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Google Launches AI Education Course Along With...
Google, through its AI Opportunity Fund, is doling out $75 million in grants to workforce development and education organizations to teach Americans how to utilize AI, the company said Friday.  “AI offers significant opportunities to accelerate economic growth, particularly if people have access to the right resources and training,” Google’s senior vice president for research, technology and society, James Manyika, said in a release.  The search giant is also launching the Google AI Essentials online course to help teach foundational...

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NFL Draft 2024: How to Watch Tonight,...
<!–> –> See at Sling TV <!–> –> Sling TV Carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network for $55 per month <!–> –> See at YouTube TV <!–> –> YouTube TV Carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network for $73 per month <!–> –> See at Fubo <!–> –> Fubo Carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network for $92 or $95 a month <!–> –> <!–> –> To the surprise of no one, the Chicago Bears selected quarterback Caleb...

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Best Robot Vacuums for 2024 ...
Each robot vacuum we consider for recommendation gets put through its paces in our test lab in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to test floors where we run our controlled pickup tests, we monitor each robot vacuum in a special test room filled with mock furniture to gauge how well it navigates around common obstacles. Past that, we check each robot vacuum’s ability to gobble up pet hair without getting clogged or leaving loose strands behind, we take mopping capabilities...

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FCC Approves T-Mobile's Deal to Purchase Mint...
The US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it will approve T-Mobile’s deal to acquire Ka’ena Corporation, the parent company of prepaid wireless brands Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, as first reported by Reuters. The deal could be worth up to $1.35 billion.  The move would allow T-Mobile to more directly operate the brands, which already run on its network. The FCC says the agreement will allow Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile customers to more easily switch service providers. After...

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Canadian officials considering 'pre-pandemic' vaccines as bird...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News U.S. health officials have reported recent outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza in at least 33 dairy herds, as well as in poultry and wild birds. Get the latest from Elizabeth Payne straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Apr 26, 2024  •  Last updated 7 hours ago  •  5 minute read A worker moves crates of eggs at the Sunrise Farms processing plant in Petaluma, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, which had an outbreak...

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Flood watch issued for Pembroke region after...
Article content The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has issued flood watch for the Pembroke region after a “significant multi-day rain event” was forecast to begin on Saturday. “Landscape conditions with dormant vegetation and saturated soils have limited capacity to store additional moisture,” said the ministry in a release issued Friday. Article content The forecast indicates total rainfall of near 50 mm is possible, but storm tracks and total precipitation remain uncertain. Article content “Although no widespread flooding...

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NCC's acquisition of former golf course raises...
Article content Chelsea Mayor Pierre Guénard says the acquisition of the former Dunnderosa golf course by the NCC raises a series of problems for the small town on the Gatineau River. The Crown corporation said Tuesday that it had acquired a parcel of 41.8 acres of land that was once the Dunnderosa golf course for $3.9 million. Article content A popular mini-golf and dairy bar and other amenities at the corner of Notch and Kingsmere roads were not part...

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